Massasoit Community College

Alternative Fuels and Emissions

The Alternative Fuels and Emissions Certificate program prepares students for careers as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists with the basic skills needed to operate, diagnose, repair, and overhaul buses and trucks, including maintaining all types of diesel engines in the transportation, construction, and agricultural industry sectors.

Architectural Technology

Architectural Technology is defined as the study of design, systems, and construction pertaining to the science of building. The Architectural Technology program is designed to develop marketable competence in a wide variety of skills within the building design profession. Leading objectives include developing the ability to apply technology to building design and to communicate practical solutions.

Biology Transfer

This program is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree in the biological sciences or related field. Business Administration Careers - Accounting

Black Studies

The mission of the Black Studies Associate of Arts degree is to provide an interdisciplinary arena in which students learn to critically examine, analyze, and interpret Black experiences in American society. The degree offers a broad selection of courses addressing historical, cultural, and sociological factors that affect the lives of Black people.

Business Administration Careers - Accounting

The Business Administration Careers program has been designed to allow and encourage the acquisition of specific skills that will enable students to enter and perform successfully in a variety of business career paths. The student will attain focus in his or her studies by concentrating in a sequence of courses collectively referred to as options.

Business Administration Careers - Management

The Business Administration Careers program has been designed to allow and encourage the acquisition of specific skills that will enable students to enter and perform successfully in a variety of business career paths. The student will attain focus in his or her studies by concentrating in a sequence of courses collectively referred to as options.

Business Administration Careers - Marketing

The Business Administration Careers program has been designed to allow and encourage the acquisition of specific skills that will enable students to enter and perform successfully in a variety of business career paths. The student will attain focus in his or her studies by concentrating in a sequence of courses collectively referred to as options.

Business Administration Transfer

The Business Administration Transfer program emphasizes the preparation of business students whose express intention is to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate degree program. The curriculum of this program is designed to provide the student with a strong foundation in the principles of business administration and liberal arts. Chemistry Transfer

Chemistry Transfer

This program is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree in the chemical sciences or related field. Computer Information Systems - Integrated User Support

Child Development Associate (CDA) Pathways

This program introduces students to the CDA (Child Development Associate) Competency standards, designated by the Council for Professional Recognition. Students enhance their knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum for children birth through age eight. Specific focus includes the six competency goals and 13 functional areas of CDA. Emphasis is placed on preparing the CDA Professional Portfolio, with supporting competency statements. Community Banking

Community Banking

The Certificate in Community Banking is designed to prepare students for entry-level careers in commercial and community banking. This program emphasizes banking operations, finance, fraud prevention, lending, and community reinvestment and engagement. Graduates of this program will be qualified for a range of positions in the banking industry, especially in the Greater Boston and South Shore of Massachusetts.

Computer Information Systems - Integrated User Support

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Information Systems - Integrated User Support is designed to serve the needs of the career-oriented student who wishes to find employment as an Information Technology Specialist in computer and related business careers that involve information security, computer networks, Microsoft Office applications, computer software and hardware maintenance, and help-desk services.

Computerized Accounting

This 26-credit College-approved certificate is directed at students for whom a degree program is not a consideration at this time. The program is intended to accomplish the following objectives: Prepare students for entry-level training positions in companies where accounting departments may be specialized or all inclusive. Examples: accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory control, or payroll.

Computer Science Transfer

The Computer Science Transfer program prepares students to continue their studies for a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science. Computer Science Transfer - Data Science

Computer Science Transfer - Data Science

The Computer Science Transfer - Data Science program prepares students to continue their studies for a baccalaureate degree in Data Science. Criminal Justice - Career

Corrections

The Corrections Certificate Program prepares students for a career in state, county, federal, or community corrections. The certificate combines specialized criminal justice, corrections, and general education coursework to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to compete for entry into the corrections field. Credits earned in the certificate program are applicable to a Police Career Incentive Pay Program (PCIPP) eligible Associate in Science Degree

Criminal Justice - Career

The Criminal Justice Degree Program provides students with educational experiences that will produce academic and technical skills, commensurate with a liberal arts education. The program is also geared to make its students competitive in applying for entry level criminal justice jobs and in applying to four-year colleges and universities. The Associate Degree program in Criminal Justice at

Criminal Justice - Transfer

The Criminal Justice Degree Program provides students with educational experiences that will produce academic and technical skills, commensurate with a liberal arts education. The program is also geared to make its students competitive in applying for entry- level criminal justice jobs and in applying to four-year colleges and universities. The Associate Degree program in Criminal Justice at

Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts program prepares students to enter the diverse and exciting field of food service. A fieldwork experience requirement requires the student to have a minimum of 240 hours of paid or unpaid experience in a food-service establishment, thus giving him or her the practical knowledge necessary to supplement

Dental Assistant

The dental assistant is an important member of the dental team. Effective utilization of a well-trained dental assistant results in more effective dental service for a greater number of people, with less time and productivity expended by the dentist. A well-trained Certified Dental Assistant is always in demand in the career market. While the majority of assistants are employed in private dental practices, there are other fields of opportunity:

Department of Developmental Services Direct Support Certificate in Human Services

The Direct Support Certificate is a program initiated by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) in partnership with the Massachusetts Community Colleges Executive Office. It is an educational program especially designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of direct support workers in DDS settings. This College-approved certificate consists of 22 college level credits.

Diesel Technology

The Diesel program is designed to train diesel technicians who can maintain, repair, and overhaul diesel engines and support systems. Through lecture and lab instruction, this program provides students with a broad range of knowledge and skills necessary to work within the dynamic field of diesel technology. The Associate Degree curriculum prepares students to enter the industry at the mechanic level.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education Certificate program is designed to provide comprehensive training for students interested in employment in a child care setting. A one-year certificate of completion will be awarded. The program will help students develop the skills, knowledge, and understanding needed to work effectively to create healthy environments where children can grow and learn. At Massasoit, formal instruction is integrated with field experience.

Early Childhood Education and Administration

The Early Childhood Education and Administration Associate in Science Degree The Early Childhood Education and Administration department offers a comprehensive career program for students interested in working with young children. The program will prepare students for Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) certification as Lead Teacher and, after six months of work experience, as a Director in a child care setting.

Early Childhood Education and Administration - Transfer

The Early Childhood Education and Administration department offers a comprehensive career program for students interested in working with young children. The program will prepare students for Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) certification as Lead Teacher and, after six months of work experience, as a Director in a child care setting. The curriculum is designed to meet the standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

EEC Director (Qualifying Courses)

The Early Education and Care (EEC) Director Qualifying Courses Certificate provides students with the courses needed to become Director qualified through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Students who take these courses, once requisite months of work experience have been achieved, will be

EEC Lead Teacher (Qualifying Courses)

The Early Education and Care (EEC) Lead Teacher Qualifying Courses Certificate will provide the students with the four courses needed to become lead teacher qualified through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. This certificate and 36 months of work experience will meet the lead teacher qualifications.

Elementary Education

The Elementary Education program is designed to prepare students to complete the initial two years of teacher training. Successful completion of the program will allow students to enter a state college or university as a junior having completed requirements of the Elementary Education Transfer Compact.

Engineering Transfer - Chemical

Engineers apply the rules of mathematics and physics using the materials and forces of nature, to develop solutions and products for the benefit of society.

Engineering Transfer - Electrical

Engineers apply the rules of mathematics and physics using the materials and forces of nature, to develop solutions and products for the benefit of society.

Engineering Transfer - Mechanical

Engineers apply the rules of mathematics and physics using the materials and forces of nature, to develop solutions and products for the benefit of society.

Fire Science Technology

The Fire Science Technology program is designed to provide career fire department personnel in the communities served by the College with a two-year career program whereby they may upgrade their educational levels and improve their effectiveness in the use of modern fire science techniques. Furthermore, the program will prepare students to begin a career in fire service. The curriculum combines career and general education courses.

Food Production

Completion of the coursework for the first two semesters of this program provides the students with a College-approved certificate indicating that the student has been provided with the background necessary to establish and maintain sanitation standards for food service operations under the National Certification guidelines, as well as assist in the day-to-day kitchen operation of any institution.

Global Learning

The Global Learning Certificate provides students an interdisciplinary understanding of contemporary global issues. Enrolled students, who join a cohort referred to as “Global Scholars,” develop important 21st century skills, including intercultural communication, global awareness, and perspective- taking. They then learn to apply these skills to contemporary global contexts.

Hospitality Management

Students in our Hospitality Management Certificate program will study tourism, event planning, marketing, human resources, and hotel operations, as well as other aspects of the field. With the interconnectedness of the hospitality and culinary industries, food and beverage service management and ServSafe certification are included in the curriculum.

Hospitality Management

Massasoit's Associate in Science in Hospitality Management encourages students to acquire and develop competency in relevant and marketable business skills, including communications, quantitative analysis, critical thinking, research, and decision- making. The program prepares students for employment in the rapidly expanding hotel and restaurant industry. Hospitality students will study business applications, tourism, marketing, finances, accounting and hotel operations.

Human and Social Services - Career

The Human and Social Services Department attracts a diverse student population that shares a desire to work with and help other people. Students are often enrolled directly from high schools. Others are returning to change careers, while still others have raised families and are seeking career opportunities for the first time. Most students attend the full-time day program; others earn their degrees on a part-time day or evening basis.

Human Services - Transfer

The Human and Social Services Department attracts a diverse student population that shares a desire to work with and help other people. Students are often enrolled directly from high schools. Others are returning to change careers, while still others have raised families and are seeking career opportunities for the first time. Most students attend the full-time day program; others earn their degrees on a part-time day or evening basis.

Java Programming

This program is designed to provide an opportunity for students not enrolled in a degree program to acquire evidence of confirmation of Java programming language skills.

Juvenile Justice

The Juvenile Justice Certificate program prepares students for entry level work with youth agencies. The certificate combines criminal justice and psychology/sociology coursework with an emphasis on juvenile development to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to work in youth oriented social services groups. Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement

Developed in cooperation with the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Law Enforcement Certificate prepares students for a career in local law enforcement. The certificate combines specialized criminal justice and general education coursework to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to compete for entry of the Massachusetts law enforcement field.

Liberal Arts Studies

The Liberal Arts Studies program includes a broad range of electives which allows students to tailor the program to meet their individual needs. The student with specific career goals may, through selection of electives, design a program to meet specific vocational objectives. The student who plans to transfer into a program in a four-year college, the prerequisites of which are not adequately met in any other program, may tailor the program to meet these requirements.

Liberal Arts Transfer

The Liberal Arts Transfer Program is designed primarily for those students who plan to transfer, with junior year standing, to a four-year Liberal Arts Baccalaureate Degree Program. The Liberal Arts Transfer Program provides the student with a broad cultural background in the humanities, the natural sciences, mathematics, and the social sciences.

Liberal Art Studies Health Sciences

Liberal Arts Studies Health Sciences Associate in Arts Degree. Liberal Arts Studies Health Sciences is designed for students interested in a health career, or who have completed health science course credits in an associate degree program or a certificate in a health program, and are seeking to be employed in entry- level health positions, or interested in transferring to a four-year institution to continue in an allied health program.

LPN to Associate Degree Advanced Placement Nurse Education: Full Time*

This full-time courses of study leads to an Associate in Science degree and eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN. Classes are held primarily during the day. LPNs are admitted annually to the second year by advanced placement. Credit is given for Nursing I, II, and III.

LPN to Associate Degree Advanced Placement Nurse Education: Part Time*

Classes for the part-time course of study are held primarily in the evening. This option mirrors the full-time option but is designed to provide a longer study time for those who value and desire the RN role. This course of study leads to an Associate of Science degree and eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN. The LPN cohort option is three semesters in duration.

Mathematics Transfer

This program is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four- year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree in math or a math intensive subject such as physics. Media Arts

Media Arts

The Media Arts program is designed to prepare a student for careers in broadcasting, including television, radio production, performance, editing, and writing. The curriculum combines academic classwork, in-studio production, and on-air experiences including a complete working television studio and the Dale Dorman Radio Studio. Students become proficient in broadcast vocal performance, television and radio production techniques, and computerized non- linear editing.

Media Arts - Radio and Podcasting

Massasoit's Certificate in Radio and Podcasting provides students hands-on learning from professors who work in the media industry. Student radio personalities, producers, and podcasters work in professional radio studios and learn professional techniques and editing. Students develop weekly radio programs and podcasts that are broadcast over our radio stream. Students leave Massasoit with the skills to work in the industry or transfer to another college.

Media Arts - Video Production

Massasoit's Certificate in Video Production provides students hands-on learning from professors who work in the media industry. Students leave Massasoit with the skills to work in the industry or transfer to another college. Students do not just learn about media - they perform the duties of those working in the media industry. This has given Massasoit's Media Arts program a great reputation in the industry and great placement for internships and employment.

Medical Assistant

On the Canton campus, Massasoit offers training in Medical Assisting, a nine-month (full-time) Certificate Program. As a graduate of the program, you will be eligible to participate in the national certification examination to become a nationally Certified Clinical Medical Assistant CCMA (NHA), a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant CMAA (NHA) by the National Healthcareer Association and Registered Medical Assistant RMA (AMT) by American Medical Technologists.

Microsoft Office Specialist

The Microsoft Office Certificate prepares students for the workforce with skills in Microsoft Office applications: word processing (Word); spreadsheet (Excel); database (Access); presentations (PowerPoint); and personal information management (Outlook). Students completing this 15-credit program will have covered the content on the Microsoft Office Specialist Exams in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Networking Security Specialist

Networking Security Specialist

The Networking Security Specialist Certificate is designed for students who are interested in acquiring the skills and knowledge necessary to work in the fields of IT and networking specialists and to pass the Cisco CCNA certification exam. Students will receive hands-on competency-based instruction geared toward entry-level employment in the IT and networking industries.

Nurse Education: Full Time Day Program*

There are two full-time courses of study leading to an Associate in Science degree and eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN. Classes for the full-time course of study are held primarily during the day. Academically qualified students are admitted annually to the full- time option. The course of study is two years. Nurse Education: Part Time*

Nurse Education: Part Time*

Classes for the part-time course of study are held primarily in the evening. This options mirrors the full-time option but is designed to provide a longer study time for those who value and desire the RN role. This course of study lead to an Associate of Science degree and eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN. LPN to Associate Degree Advanced Placement Nurse Education: Full Time*

Office Technologies

The Office Technologies Certificate is designed to blend the practical business information skills, computer skills, and soft skills that are necessary for people seeking careers in the modern electronic office. Students will gain hands-on experience in a variety of microcomputer software packages, including word processing and spreadsheet. Related business and professional skills necessary for success in today's offices are also developed. COLLEGE-APPROVED

Pastry

The Pastry Certificate is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to assist in pastry shops, restaurants, and many other industry institutions. Completion of the coursework in two semesters will award the student with a College-approved certificate.

Private Security - Basic

Private security companies provide armed and unarmed security services and expertise to private and public clients. Employees may provide patrol and guard services, traffic regulation, and fire and theft prevention and detection. The Private Security - Basic Certificate will provide an entry- level certificate in the area of Private Security to help enhance the employability of individuals wishing to enter the field.

Psychology

The Psychology program prepares students to continue their studies for a baccalaureate degree in Psychology. Radiologic Technology

Radiologic Technology

The Radiologic Technology Program is a 21-month, competency- based program, preparing students for entry-level careers as radiographers in a variety of clinical settings. Accreditation has been granted by the Joint Committee on Education in Radiology Technology (JRCERT). Students who successfully complete the approved course of study are then eligible to apply for examination by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Respiratory Care

Respiratory Care is a two-year program that is accredited by the COARC (Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care). Upon successful completion, the graduate is eligible to take the National Board for Respiratory Care Examinations. Graduates wishing to continue their education can earn a bachelor's degree.

Social Science Transfer

The Social Science Transfer program prepares students to continue their studies for a baccalaureate degree in any of the social sciences. Theater Arts

Theater Arts

The Theater Arts program gives students a strong foundation in the performance and technical fields of the dramatic arts. The curriculum is a blend of theory and concept with practical, hands- on experience in a variety of professions in theater and performing arts. The program offers a wide range of study appropriate for non- majors pursuing a liberal arts education as well as majors preparing for a professional performing arts career. Veterinary Technology

Veterinary Technology

The Veterinary Technology Program at Massasoit Community College is a 2-year comprehensive program leading to an Associate's Degree in Applied Science. The program aims to prepare students to excel in a career as a veterinary technician in a variety of animal healthcare fields by instilling comprehensive knowledge, technical, and critical thinking skills. It also prepares students to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).

Visual Arts - Art & Graphic Design

The Visual Arts program provides students with the basic technical and intellectual foundation necessary to pursue a career as either a fine artist or graphic designer. The Department of Visual Arts, guided by a faculty of experienced professional artists, offers two options: Art and Graphic Design, and Fine Arts. In each option, students are expected to develop an individual aesthetic within their discipline.

Visual Arts - Fine Arts

The Visual Arts program provides students with the basic technical and intellectual foundation necessary to pursue a career as either a fine artist or graphic designer. The Department of Visual Arts, guided by a faculty of experienced professional artists, offers two options: Art and Graphic Design, and Fine Arts. In each option, students are expected to develop an individual aesthetic within their discipline.